Federal and provincial government departments owe Rs28 billion to the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco), said Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali.
Addressing a press conference at the Hesco head office on Wednesday, Ali directed the officials to disconnect connections of all government departments which have failed to clear their outstanding dues.
The minister also warned domestic consumers that they will face up to 20 hours daily power shutdown if their areas report a low recovery and high incidence of power theft.
